In this course students will learn about networking protocols and infrastructure. Students will gain an understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection model, virtual LANs and WIFI concepts. Students will also compare and contrast different networking peripherals such as routers, hubs, and switches.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- Subnetting: private and public addressing
Internet Protocol Versions (IPv4 and IPv6)
Service ports, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
Hub, Bridges, Routers, firewall separation, logical and physical ports, switching, Auto VLAN, MAC Address and Organizationally Unique Identifier (OUI), Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
Cabling: cat ‘x’, fibre, coaxial
Domain Name System (DNS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)
Wide Area Network (WAN) and WiFi
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
Prior learning is assessed through a written challenge exam.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.